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N991 ALS

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,700 mi
Last recorded92,700 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 ALS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,700 miles

abnormal rear tyre tread wear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s and o/s plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres abnormal tread wear

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,648 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,944 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,938 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 87,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise handbrake lever travel

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front flexiblebrake hoses starting to crack

corrosion on both front brake disc edges

o/s rear tyre low - the tread is also wearing very uneven - early replacement required

scratch on edge of windscreen swept area

surface rust on exhaust - worst towards the rear

surface rust on vehicle structure at rear

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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N991 ALS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 82,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N991 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N991 ALS registered?

N991 ALS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N991 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 ALS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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